***[July, 2019]***

Waddup y'all it's ya girl Airi. After 4 years of being off, I've finally decided to come back. Just wanted to say that every chapter prior to the latest one, Chapter 24, will be revised and slightly rewritten. I feel like I need to touch up some things from when I first began writing this story. Just wanted to let you know that! I promise the writing will become a lot better. That being said! Enjoy the ride, I'll be right there with ya.

Hello reader! It's me, Airi! If this is your first time clicking my story and reading it, I just want to let you know that the first few chapters are kind of description heavy on characters because I wanted you all to get a good image of what I wanted my characters to look like. But, my story isn't description heavy at all. So, after a few chapters, there aren't a lot of moments where I describe how a character looks like, since my writing style has changed.

That being said, I know that there are some errors in my chapters when it comes to grammar and punctuation. I promise I will fix those when I have time, but right now my priority is to write more chapters and continue where I left off.

Much love and happy reading!

- Airi S2

DISCLAIMER: I Don't own the Legend of Zelda... Obviously.

FYI! Just so there's no confusion :)

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The Gift

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"Impa!" The Queen of Hyrule yelled.

A few seconds after, a young Shiekah woman with bright red eyes appeared in front of both the king and queen. She was a nicely tanned woman with blonde hair which was tied in a long, high ponytail which in length reached down to her lower back. She had a long, and fairly thin side bang with three dark orange beads, one below the other which resided in the middle of her bang. She wore dark blue sleeveless one piece attire which was trimmed with a beautiful gold colour. The top her garment was sleveless, but wrapped around her neck, with three layers of red rings as a collar while below her waist was a Pantaloon type of style, which ended right under her knees. She wore matching high-cut open toed sandals which went above her ankle, which was trimmed with a dark orange horizontal line which circled around her calf region on each sandal. Her whole outfit was embroidered with the Shiekah clan symbol, which was an eye with a tear under. Her forehead also had this symbol, with a tear painted under her left eye. On her wrists, she wore white wrist-wrap which almost went up to her elbows. To top off her odd, but stylish outfit, she wore a black hood-less cloak which covered her neck and mouth. She looked rather intimidating, but is an angel when you get to know her. And damn was she was young and beautiful.

"Yes, your majesty? Impa asked while slowly bowing.

"Please wake up the princess, there are things me and my king need to discuss with her." The queen stated.

"Right away, your highness." Impa said while running quickly out of the Royal Bedroom.

Impa takes her orders quite seriously, especially when the king and queen ordered her to get something done. She quickly ran to Zelda's quarters, which was almost at the opposite end of Hyrule Castle. When she got there, she didn't bother knocking; knowing the princess wouldn't be awake yet. She opened the door quietly.

"Zelda, sweetheart. It's time to get up!" Said the Shiekah in a sweet voice to the princess of Hyrule.

"Impa... five more minutes, please?..." Zelda moaned.

"We go through this every day, you can't ask me that question each time, I'm sorry." Impa replied.

"Fine... What about, five hours?..." Zelda asked, half awake.

Impa began to get annoyed with the princess' behaviour, though she is used to it because she's been with her ever since she was five. So, about 12 years now.

"Zelda Nohansen-Hyrule, get up this instant!" She ordered.

"Impa why are you yelling at me? I should be the one yelling at you for being mean to the princess of Hyrule!" Zelda retorted.

"Your parents want to see you, princess." Impa replied. "Sigh, she's so grumpy. Well, she's never been a morning person..."

Zelda finally sat up, wearing a plain baby blue nightgown which was made of silk.

"Why do they want to see me?" She said as she yawned.

"Princess! Cover up! Please!" Impa commanded.

"Wh-what?" Zelda asked in confusion. She took a look at herself and realized that one of the straps of her nightgown fell from her shoulder and almost completely exposed her left breast.

"Sorry! It's more comfortable to sleep this way." Zelda replied with an embarrassed tone as she put her arms over her chest.

"No need to apologize, your highness." Impa replied.

"Impa! I told you not to call me 'your highness'; It's been over ten years already. Simply call me Zelda, or princess. I like it better that way." Zelda nagged.

"Right, forgive me, princess. Please go see your father and mother." Impa said.

"Okay, I will. But I need to get dressed first! You can leave now if you want, Impa. I'll call you if I need you." Zelda said.

"Of course, Zelda. If you need me, just call my name; I'll be there as fast as I can." Impa said as she smiled.

"Thanks," Zelda said with a smile of her own, "Oh, and, good morning."

"Good morning Zelda, I'll see you later." Impa said as she bowed and exited her quarters quietly.

Zelda's father Daphnes and her mother Leina have always been too busy to spend time with their daughter, though, they didn't intend for it to be that way. But with all the things they need to take care of and attend to on a daily basis prevented them from being able to spend much time with their only daughter. With that being said, they needed someone to act like a parent to her when she was born, preferably a woman, so their daughter would be more comfortable. A few days after Zelda's birth, they specifically asked the Shiekah clan for one of their women to fulfill this duty.

When the clan heard of this request, their council discussed who would be the one to fulfill this duty. It was unanimous to the clan that Impa would be the one, even though she was only was only the age of eleven when she was offered the task. She had extraordinary physical ability and her mental game was incomparable in her training school; her potential was uncanny. Impa gladly took the offer, because her parents told her that it would benefit not only herself, but the bond and alliance between the Shiekah and Hyrule; which was true. Upon hearing the name of the woman who was going to do this task, the king and queen told the Shiekah that Impa would have five years to train and mature before becoming the mother figure to the young princess of Hyrule.

When Impa turned sixteen, the king summoned her to the castle, knowing it was time to begin her duty. With that being said, Impa, her parents, and a couple of members of their council traveled with her to Hyrule. They soon had to say their goodbyes, because Impa had to get straight to work. She was shown where the princess' quarters were, and was told to go inside to meet her "daughter", some could say. When she opened the door, the little five year old Zelda turned around and stared at her. Then suddenly formed a big smile on her face, which Impa couldn't resist, therefore returning one herself. Since that day, she has been mothering Zelda for most of her life, building a strong bond immediately. So, Zelda thinks of Impa as her second mother, her protector, and her friend.

The fair skinned beauty got up and removed her nightgown and put on proper undergarments to avoid being lectured by Impa again. She then put on a pink plain A-line dress which ended just above her knees, with a brown belt which went around her tiny waist, therefore showing her hourglass figure. The belt buckle was their royal family emblem, which was a tri-force in between the wings of what looked like a bird-like figure, which may have been a loftwing. She had no duties she had to fulfill while wearing her formal attire today, so she wore her favourite dark brown open toed high-cut sandals, which had a very small heel and had a stripe pattern wrapped around her calves, but still showed her skin, with a dark brown strap over the location of her metatarsals. She then put on a necklace with a tri-force pendant, and her headdress her family always makes her wear and her gold earrings. She then put on her white opera gloves which stopped at her little bicep, and let her hair flow straight down. She was about 5'5 in height, not too tall, and not too short either.

She exited her room, and was greeted by a few guards patrolling the castle. She gave them all smiles and walked to her parents' bedroom. When she got there, she knocked quietly and awaited permission to enter the premises.

"Who is it?" King Daphnes asked out loud.

"It's me, daddy!" Zelda said, in a happy tone.

"Come in my daughter!" He replied, also in a happy tone. He always loved to see his daughter, considering he doesn't get to see her much at all.

"Good morning mom, good morning dad." Zelda said, kissing both her mother and father's cheeks.

"Good morning, sunshine." Queen Leina replied.

"Impa told me there was something you had to tell me." Zelda said with curiosity.

"Yes, yes. There is something we need to tell you, my daughter. It's not anything really serious, but it might be something which interests you." King Daphnes said in a serious tone.

"O-oh, please tell me then." Zelda stuttered.

"Princess, do you remember when you were asking your father for a sword you could have which was specifically designed for you?" The queen asked.

"Yes! Of course, why?" She asked.

"Well..." The king said, as both him and his wife smiled at their daughter.

It took a second for her to realize what they were implying, but soon enough, she finally understood, and her face lit up with joy.

"You ordered me a sword?!" She yelled with happiness.

"Yes, my love. We ordered you a sword." The queen replied while laughing. She has forgotten how cute her daughter actually was.

"OH THANK YOU! I've always wanted one! I may not have to use it in combat, but the one I imagined is so delicate, and beautiful! It could also be like a decoration!" Zelda exclaimed, "Wait... How does it look like? I've never mentioned the appearance of it to you..."

"Not to worry, sweetheart. Impa gave us all the details." The king said while smiling.

"YAY! I love you both so much!" Zelda said, running up to her father, hugging him tightly, then doing the same to her mother.

"Zelda honey, that's not how a princess behaves in public." Queen Leina mentioned.

"Yes mother I know... But, we're not in public, so it's okay." She retorted with a smile.

"Ah, so it seems. I don't want to keep you from your other duties you may need to do today, so you are dismissed, my princess." Her father said.

"Yes, thank you both for a wonderful gift." Zelda said as she blew them both a kiss and ran out the door. It wasn't long until everyone in the castle heard an extremely loud "YAAAAY!" coming from the hallway.

"Daphnes, honey. Zelda's such a happy girl, don't you think?" Leina asked her husband.

"Yes my dear, she's a happy girl, and grown up to be the most beautiful woman next to her mother." Daphnes replied.

"Yes, she's grown quite beautiful I must say. The combination of your personality and my facial features makes her flawless." Leina added.

"Ah, you're right, she is grown up... She's turning eighteen in six months, and we'll soon have to marry her off." Daphnes said.

"Yes, I see... Do you think that she will find a suitor who she loves, just like how I found you?..." Leina asked, with nervousness.

"We were both lucky to fall in love when you chose me. Though, not every princess is lucky like you were... There's a possibility that we might have to marry her off to a man only because his kingdom would benefit Hyrule..." He stated.

"I understand... But can we at least give her a chance to fall in love before we marry her off, Daphnes? I want her to live a life of happiness if it's possible." She asked.

"What do you suggest we do?" Daphnes asked while stroking his beard.

"We could bring possible candidates for her hand to her so she could meet them, and maybe she'll find one who she'll fall in love with." Leina suggested, "However, we will not bring them all to her at once, it's quite overwhelming."

"That sounds doable, my dear. We could do it that way. Zelda's unaware that we have to marry her off though, isn't she?" He asked her, knowing the answer to his own question.

"I'm assuming she's unaware; we haven't told her yet." She replied.

"I see. Well, we'll drop this matter for now. When time comes, we will address it to her." Daphnes stated.

"Yes, my lord.." Leina replied.

"Please, there's no need to be so formal with your husband in private, is there?" Daphnes said with a laugh.

"Sorry, my love. I'm a little worried about our little girl's future." Leina replied, while looking at the floor.

"you needn't worry, everything will work out fine."

"I sure hope so."

Meanwhile in Ordon Village, a boy named Link was still sleeping soundly in his bedroom. After all, it was only ten in the morning. Little did he know, his sleep would get interrupted.

"LINK! LINK! WAKE UP! LINK!" Yelled a man named Rusl from outside.

Link's eyes opened halfway as he groaned loudly, what he'd do just to get some extra sleep for once. He sat up and got off his bed, then slowly made his way to his window.

"Yes Rusl?" Link replied.

Rusl couldn't hear what Link said; he wasn't replying loud enough. He assumed that Link was wondering what he wanted.

"Come quickly! I have news to tell you! Great news!" Rusl replied with excitement.

"Okay! I'll be out in a second!" Link replied with curiosity.

Whatever Rusl had to say better be important, Link never wakes up this early on his day of rest. He wore what he wears outside to bed, he's a poor man; he couldn't afford much. He had no family, and the Mayor of Ordon found him in the forest twelve years ago, and let Link live with him and his family until he turned 16, then Mayor Bo generously gave him a little home which was located at the skirts of the little village. He worked six days a week at the goat ranch, though he used to work all seven, but his body eventually rejected that idea therefore it was inevitable that he needed a day of rest each week. The poor Ordonian quickly made his way outside to Rusl.

"Rusl! This better be good!" Link groaned as he got outside.

"Oh it's better than good, Link!" Rusl stated with a smile across his face.

"Get on with it then!" He retorted.

"Well, a letter came at my doorstep earlier... And the king of Hyrule is ordering a sword from me!" Rusl stated with pride.

"That's great news! But didn't he do that like, twice before?" Link pondered.

"Yes, he did. But this sword... is for his little girl!" Rusl said with excitement.

"For the princess of Hyrule?!" Link said with his eyes wide.

"YEAH!" Rusl yelled.

"That's great! When are you going to start working on it?" Link asked.

"As soon as I get home. He wants it made as soon as possible. He gave me the specific design his daughter wanted." Rusl said, reaching into his pocket and showing Link the sketch of the sword the princess wants.

"That's so beautiful! And so... Girly..." Link said with a laugh.

"Yes, yes it is, Link."

"Well, you should get started, the sooner it's done the sooner you can deliver it!" Link said with encouragement.

"AH, that reminds me! Link, this time, I want you to deliver the sword." Rusl stated, patting Link on his back.

"Wh-what? R-really?!" Link said in astonishment.

"Yes my boy! I want you to take this sword to the princess! I've been to Hyrule twice before for a delivery, I think it's time I pass the torch, especially because you don't get to go out much... I see you working six days a week but you're only eighteen. You need some freedom!" Rusl explained.

"Wow... Rusl this is such an honour! Thank you so much!" Link said with a smile across his face.

"And hey, who knows? You might get to meet Princess Zelda herself! I heard she's quite beautiful." Rusl said with a wink.

"If I'm lucky enough. If I do, I hope I don't embarrass myself too much in front of her." Link said while scratching the back of his head.

"If you did, I doubt you'd be the first one that has ever done that! Well, I better get started, I'm so excited. Goodbye Link!" Rusl said.

"Bye Rusl!" Link replied while waving.

Link was really excited. Would he be lucky enough to experience seeing the princess herself, close up in person? Would her beauty be bestowed upon him when he enters Hyrule? He hoped so, he really did.

A/N: So, there's chapter one! if you guys didn't notice, I tried to describe Impa from Skyward Sword, with a high ponytail is in this fic, instead of her short hair. I thought she'd look much cuter if she had one. If you guys are wondering about how old Impa is she's 28. Considering she was 11 when Zelda was born and trained for 5 years to increase her skills. Then, she was 16 when she came to Hyrule and Zelda was 5, which means there's an 11 year difference. So, Zelda's age plus 11 is 28.

I really hope you guys enjoyed this chapter though it may not have been too eventful, but hey, a story has to start somewhere. But it definitely will be more eventful in future chapters! I promise! It's going to be fun to write, and I can't wait to continue.

I'd really appreciate reviews, they make me happy. Thank you all, I love you!